There are only 100 days left for the start of La Vuelta

stay 100 days what for the return start with Netherlands. An important date marked the launch of an extensive program of activities that will stimulate the region in the weeks before the race. The central action of the day was carried out by a platoon, led by Joop Zoetemelkto switch from Breda until Utrecht passing through ‘s-Hertogenbosch in a jersey from The red specially designed for official removal of Returning from Holland.

The red jersey is already in the hands of Utrecht mayor Sharon Dijksma. It was given to him by the last Dutch winner of La Vuelta, Joop Zoetemelk. A unique jersey, in many respects. Designed by Mattijs van Bergen, it contains the logos of the cities (Breda, ‘s-Hertogenbosch and Utrecht) and provinces (Utrecht and North Brabant) involved in the official launch of La Vuelta from the Netherlands. The leader of the general classification of La Vuelta will wear this jersey on Dutch soil, marking the first time in the history of cycling that a leader’s jersey has been designed exclusively for a host country.

The route of this commemorative peloton began in Breda, where a clock countdown to La Vuelta began and where the special La Roja jersey model began. The group rode led by 80 children, who also starred in a concert with bicycle bells, before giving way to the national slowbiking championship.

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First stop in Oosteind, where a group of mayors and representatives of the institution wait to greet the platoon and raise the flag of La Vuelta, which will fly to all municipalities where the race will take place.

Around noon, the peloton stopped at ‘s-Hertogenbosch, where it was received with a festive and musical atmosphere, before giving way to a new concert with bicycle bells that served as the impetus to face the final trip to Utrecht. Before, special stops at the Amerongse berg, the highest point of the La Vuelta stages in Holland, where a commemorative milestone was discovered.

Along the route, many children, Paralympic athletes and a large representation of women joined the caravan, which led to Neude square in Utrecht, where Joop Zoetemelk, the last Dutch La Vuelta winner, presented the La Roja maillot to the city mayor, Sharon Dijksma; accompanied by La Vuelta’s general director, Javier Guillén, who was present throughout the day.

Sharon Dijksma, Mayor of Utrecht: “Although there are still a few months before the Tour of Holland starts, the activities have already started. The Vuelta is alive and well in Utrecht, North Brabant and across the country in general … and it shows. Let us all enjoy the celebration of this emblematic event ”.

Javier Guillén, general director of La Vuelta: “This is a unique presentation, where everything that makes it suitable in the Netherlands to host an event like La Vuelta is put together. The atmosphere of cycling, the fans at all ages and the enthusiasm this sport evokes here is phenomenal. I can’t wait to start the race. “

Joop Zoetemelk, the last Dutch winner of La Vuelta: “It was a beautiful day, full of activities. It is an honor to lead the peloton and deliver this special jersey ”.